Essayist Peter Smith says a change is coming to Minnesota

Commentator Peter Smith
Commentator Peter Smith.
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It's going to be another hot early August day today. In the farm fields sweet corn is growing rapidly. Back yard tomato plants are going full tilt across the region. But don't look now-- Minnesota essayist Peter Smith says a change is on the way.

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